Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- Tension ran high at Raghunathpur under Nandankanan police limits in Bhubaneswar as a 12-year-old girl was reportedly crushed to death by a Mo Bus, today.

According to reports, the girl was riding her bicycle on the road when a speeding Mo Bus hit her from behind and ran over her. The girl died on the spot.

Enraged over the incident, residents of the area staged a protest by blocking the Nandankanan-Patia road using bamboo, bringing traffic movement to a complete halt. Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the road due to the blockade.

The agitated locals demanded action against the driver of the bus, compensation for the family of the deceased, and better road safety measures.

On being informed...